Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2999, John Dougherty, Penn

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Penn
Dougherty, John. Doherty or
V. 2999
CONTENTS

State of Ohio County of Franklin  Union ss
Before me a Justice of the Peace within & for said County and State personally appeared Deborah  H. H. King , Abigail  Mary Jane King , and Elizabeth  Abigail two respectable and disinterested witnesses who being duly sworn according to law depose and say that Captain John Doherty father of Rebecca Chambers died at Lycoming County in the State of Pennsylvania on or about the 20 th day of May A D 1833. that the wife of the said Captain John Doherty (and to whom he was married at the at the time of the Revolutionary war) died near Salem Warren County Ohio on the 22 nd day of August A D 1840. they are certain of the year from the fact that it was during the excitement immediately preceding the election of William H. Harrison to the presidency of the United States
Sworn to and subscribed this Second day of December A D 1850 and I hereby certify that the said affidavit is worthy of all credit
Abigail  Abigail } Witness  Abigail  Abigail } Witness Mary Jane her King } Witness mark } Signature
James B Dett (seal) } Justice of the Peace H. H. King } Witness } Signature

Steam 14/50 Addl end can Capt John Doherty
ON 2 Rev
E. B. Grayson P.M.

State of Ohio County of Franklin ss Before me Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Rebecca Chambers only living child of John Chambers Captain John Doherty deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, deposed as follows to wit, That her Father Captain John Doherty died on or about the 15 th day of May A D 1833 at the County of Lycoming in the State of Penn- sylvania, and in Lycoming Township of the same County, that the wife of the said Captain John Doherty died near Salem Warren County Ohio on the 22 nd day of Au- gust A D 1840, of this she is certain from the fact that her said Mother died during the Presidential excitement preceding the election of William H. Harrison to the Presidency of the United States Rebecca her Chambers mark
Sworn to and subscribed this 30 th day of November A D 1850 and I hereby certify that I believe the said affidavit to be worthy of all credit as Witness my hand and Seal Notarial William B. Parvis Notary Public in and for said County

38051 38051. John Doherty due. Ohio.
7 June 1832
filed by C. P. Haysom July 23 1857.

land warrant, and all moneys, drafts or other dues of every kind, nature and name, for extra pay, commutation money, bounty, clothing money, prize money; withheld pay, for any other dues of any kind due me from the United States, whether paid by any of the before mentioned, or any other officer of the United States; and I do hereby request said officers, or any or either of them, to pay said moneys to the said E. B. Grayson and also hereby give to the said Grayson full power to endorse all drafts, pay certificates, or any other papers in reference to said business, and to execute any and all receipts or discharges, or any other act which I could do if present; and any act by him to be done, shall be the same as if done by me in person. Witness my hand and seal this 22 nd day of June A D 1850
Rebecca his Chambers } Claimants mark } Signature in Fille
In presence of John Gantz Justice of the Peace
State of Ohio, county of Franklin I hereby certify that John Gantz Esq. who has subscribed the foregoing affidavits, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county of Franklin and State of Ohio, duly commissioned and authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgements and that the foregoing are his signatures -- In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Common Pleas court of said county at Columbus this 22 nd day of June A D 1850, Lewis Hoyal clk

Heirs of the late John Dougherty a Captain
Enlisted at Northern Berland. town & County about the commence- ment of the War of the Revolution
Age at time 22 Years
Born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Occupation, A Carpenter
Eyes Blue
Hair Light

the general reputation in the neighborhood where they lived at their death. . . . . Had he brothers or sisters, if so how many and what were their names? He had five brothers, James, Samuel, William, Ab, and Robert. He had three Sisters, Maser Houlon, by marriage Margaret Hammon by marriage and Jane McBrady, by marriage. State which are now living and which dead? We verily believe they are all dead, . . . . . How do you know or what reasons have you for believing they are all dead? This is the common reputation in the country and we thus believe from letters in our possession from our friends stating such to be the fact, . . . . . At the time he the soldier died, had he ever been married? He was married at the close of the Revolutionary war, . . . . . What was the name of his wife before marriage, and when and where and by whom was he married? He was married to Deborah Boon, in Northumberland County Pennsylvania by J Pennycuick Justice of the peace of the same county and state, What reason have you for believing he was married? Such was the general report, and we never heard it contradicted or even questioned by any person, and they lived together as man and wife. . . . . Did he leave any children who are now living? If so how many and what are their names and ages? One only now lives her name is Rebecca Chambers by marriage, her age is seventy two years. . . . . Is his widow now living, if dead how do you know of her death, when did she die? She is dead, this we know by reputation in the place she lived up to the time of her

death, also by letter received by us, she died Aug 22 nd 1839. . . . . Where did he live at the time, or near the time he joined the army? In Northumberland County Pa, and we think in the town of Northumberland. . . . Where did he live at the time or near the time he joined the Army? In Pennsylvania Northumberland Coun- -ty and we think in the town of Northumberland. . . . . . . . Where was he born. What town, County and State? Lancaster County Pennsylvania, of this how- ever they are not positive
In the presence of. } Thomas B Welsh } The witness's John Gantz } Deborah Her Welsh } Signatures in mark } Full
I certify, that after the foregoing answers were made, they were carefully read over by me to the witnesses, who each of them made solemn Oaths, that the same was true to the best of their knowledge, and belief. I further certify, that said Witnesses are credible and respectable witnesses, and citizens of said county & State; and in my opinion, the matters contained in said depositions are true in all things as stated
John Gantz } Justice of the Peace
I know all men by these presents that I the undersigned have appointed and by these presents do appoint and constitute E. B. Grayson Esq r my true and lawful Attorney in fact, to receive from the Secretary of War, Paymaster General, second or third Auditor of the Treasury, or any other officer or officers authorized to settle or pay the same, my

=sylvania, County of Northumberland, do not know how long precisely, but suppose more than ten years. ? . . . . What was his age when he enlisted or joined the army? What his complexion, the color of his hair and eyes? His age was twenty two years when he joined the army, his complexion was fair, the color of his hair light, his eyes were blue. . . . . What was his occupation at the time he enlisted, and with whom was he then or about that time living? He was a carpenter by trade, and lived with his Mother at the time he enlisted. . . . . Is he now living? If not where and when did he die, and what evidence have you of his death and why do you believe he is dead? State fully? He is dead. He died on the west branch of the Susquehanna river, Northumberland County Pennsylvania - that he is dead we are fully satisfied from the general understanding and reputation in the neighborhood where he lived and from letters received from our friends to that effect. He died in the year A D 1833 1833. What became of his discharge or discharge certificate? We cannot tell, do not remember having ever seen it. . . . . Were you acquainted with his parents or either of them? We were not, we believe them to be both dead. . . . . Where did they reside when he joined the Army? We believe his Father was dead when he enlisted, his Mother was then living in Pennsylvania Northumberland County. . . . When & where did his parents die, and how do you know of their death, do you know by reputation only? If so is the reputation general in the neighborhood? When and where we cannot tell, but we know it is so from

State of Ohio County of Franklin
Before me the Subscriber Justice of the Peace in and for said county and State, personally appeared Thomas B. Welsh and Deborah Welsh two credible and respectable witnesses who upon oath say that Deborah Rebecca Chambers is the only surviving child of the late John Dougherty who is now supposed to be dead. Said John Dougherty is believed to have been a Captain in Company (B.)
Regiment of light Infantry engaged in the service of the United States in the Revolution- ary war, and to have died in the year A D 1833 leaving a widow who died in the year A D 1839. leaving no Father Mother, Brothers & Sisters, or Children except the said Rebecca Chambers living and she is the only surviving heir at law of said John Dougherty who are now living
Sworn and subscribed before me this day
22 nd day of June A D 1830
John Gantz Justice of Peace
Thomas B. Welsh
Witnesses
Deborah her Welsh mark
Signatures
State of Ohio } County of Franklin } On this 22 nd day of June A D 1830 before me a Justice of the Peace personally came Thomas B. Welch and Deborah Welch who being by me first duly sworn upon their oaths, made the answers following in answer to questions asked by me to wit - Where you acquainted with John Dougherty? .... When, Where and how long did you know him? We knew him in the State of Pen-

Q Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
Q October 30, 1928.
Mrs. W. J. Lundy, R. R. 2, Box 52, Johnson City, New York.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 2999 , it appears that John Dougherty , early in the Revolution resided with his mother, her name not given (his father being dead, his name not stated) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, and entered the service at the age of twenty-two years and served as captain in a Light Infantry Regiment; and was on recruiting duty in 1778, length of service not shown.
He married (date not stated) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Deborah Boon. He died May 5, 1833 in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. She died August 22, 1840 near Salem, Warren County, Ohio.
In 1850, Rebecca Chambers, a resident of Franklin County, Ohio, aged seventy-two years, stated that she was their only surviving child and applied for pension on account of her father's services.

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The claim was not allowed as there was not proof of the service, as required by the pension law.
It is further stated that John Dougherty has five brothers, James, Samuel, William, Abel and Robert; and three married sisters, Masser Huton, Margaret Hammon and Jane McGrady.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

38.051
John Doherty, deceased, Ohio
Set. E. B. Grayson 8 October 1850
2999
Act of June 1832

Johnson City N.Y. Jan 26 - 1928
Messrs! - Can you give me any information of James Daugherty - Did he serve in the Rev. War, and did he draw a pension? - I wish to join the D.A.R. James Daugherty moved from Milton, Northumberland Co. Pa. to Bradford Co. Pa. lived near Towanda, and died there. He was a brother of William Daugherty Rev' Lycoming twp, Northumberland Co. Pa. Soldier of the Revolution, pensioned from Warren Co. Ohio. served as a private in the same co. his brother John, was Captain Captain John Daugherty was also a brother of James Daugherty.
Also would like to have the names of Captain John Daugherty's children. I have no other information of Captain John Daugherty - but think his home was in Northumberland Co. Pa. as his two brothers came from there.
I am a descendant of James Daugherty and think my husband is of John Daugherty. Will thank you very much - Mrs W. J. Lundy Box 52. Johnson City N.Y. R.D. 2.

209 South High Street
Steubenville Ohio May 21 st 1917
G. M. Selzgalter Commissioner Revwar
Yours of the 19 th received in regard to the record of Capt John Dougherty Revolutionary soldier
We thank you for giving me some idea of getting his service history and life and death
The legend of the family is that he died while in the U.S. service
As this date is late we do not wish or think of a pension or bounty fund though entitled to the Bounty fund would not be allowed to receive it.
We interest the service from either Pennsylvania or New Jersey as he lived in both states if possible to give me a record I would be pleased to have it any if any fee is required let me know will remit to you
This is a case of family pride only
Very truly Franklin Dougherty

1917 June 1. Hist. to Franklin Dougherty 1925 Oct 30 " " Mrs. W. J. Lundup
RECORDED
2999
John Doherty
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Pages: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
The printed list of 1852 shows reasons for suspension of pay: "For proof of his commission & service under it, from the Auditor General of Penn"
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

KNOW ALL MEN by these presents, that I the subscriber have and do hereby appoint E. B. Grayson of Washington City my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Secretary of War, Paymaster General, Second or Third Auditor of the Treasury, or any officer or officers authorized to pay the same, my Land Warrants and all moneys, drafts or other dues of every kind, nature and name, for extra pay, commutation money, bounty, clothing money, prize money, withheld pay, or any other dues of every kind due me from the United States, whether paid by any of the before mentioned or any other officers of the United States; and I do hereby request said officers or any or either of them to pay said amounts to said Grayson and do hereby give said Grayson full power to endorse all drafts, pay certificates, or any other papers in reference to said business, and to execute any and all receipts or discharges, and to do any other act which I could do if present; and any act by him done shall be the same as if done by me in proper person.
Witness my hand and seal this 19 day of September , A. D. 1850.
Signed and sealed in presence of us, John Gantz S. A. Hale
Rebecca Chambers mark.
Administrator of the estate of John Dougherty Decd.
STATE OF Ohio
COUNTY OF Franklin , ss.
Before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally came Rebecca Chambers Administrator and acknowledged that she had executed the foregoing instrument. I certify that I know her to be the person described in the same. Given under my hand at My office this 19 day of September , A. D. 1850.
John Gantz Justice of the Peace.

E. B. Grayson
8 Oct 1850

Pension Office 8 October, 1858
Sir:
The papers relating to the case of John Daugherty dec and Deborah Daugherty dec transmitted by you for pension, have been examined and filed.
They are altogether informal, as you will see by examining the enclosed forms, one under date of 7 th June, 1832, the other, for the heirs of the widow, under that of 7 th July, 1838. If the widow died before these dates, however, her heirs can have no claim.
It is stated that Mr. Daugherty was a Commissioned officer. If so, his commission must accompany the declaration, or some record evidence as to his rank. The Auditor General of Pennsylvania has custody of the evidence of his service in his department, and a certificate from him as to what he finds relating thereto will be required. The precise day of the death of Capt. Daugherty must be proved.
E. R. Grayson Esq Present.

Then $1 - paid to Dr. Ham- mond, chief clerk.

The United States. To the State of Penn a Dr.
For services & sundries furnished the Northumberland County Militia (Continued.)
   Names No of Accts. Services and sundry Accts. furnished the Militia Amount     George Parley see acct n 71 for Militia Services 1 8 "   John Dougherty Ditto 72 Ditto 2 19 6  
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg Oct r 24. 1830  I certify the foregoing to be a true Copy and extract from page 503. book X "Accounts of Penn. W th . United States", and on file in this Department;  Witness my hand and seal of Office the day and year aforesaid  John N. Purvis Aud d Gen l "

The United States. To the State of Penn a Dr.
For services & sundries furnished the Northumberland County Militia (Continued)
   Names No of Accts. services and sundry Accts. furnished the Militia Amount     George Parley see acct n 71 for Militia services 1 8 "   John Dougherty ditto 72 ditto 2 19 6  
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg Oct. 24. 1830  I certify the foregoing to be a true Copy and extract from page 503. book X "Accounts of Penn. W th . United States", and on file in this Department;  Witness my hand and seal of Office the day and year aforesaid  John N. Purvis Aud Genl "

E B Grayson Pres

No 6080
A. 6
S 12.7. 6. Specu.
I do hereby certify, that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Dougherty of Northumberland Co. delinquent in the sum of Three pounds seven Shillings & six pence Specie, with lawful interest from the first Day of July, one thousand seven hundred and eighty three; the same being due upon an account settled in this office - Pursuant to an act of assembly, passed the first Day of April 1784, Comptroller General's Office } 21 May 1785. } M c Nicholson.
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg Oct r 24 1850
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original on file in this department; Witness my hand and seal of office the date aforesaid Wm. V. Purdie Auditor Genl

J. L. Edwards Esq Washington July 23. 50 Commr of Pensions.
Sir: Please find herewith the claim of Rebecca Chambers late surviving heir of John Dougherty late Captain of the Reg't of Light Infantry in the Revolutionary War for Pension due his Estate -
I file this claim for the present - but will procure Letters of Administration to be forwarded as is necessary in the case -
Very Respectfully J. L. Edwards E. B. Grayson
As consistent with the practice of your Office, I would be obliged for a statement relative to this claim from your Records, before writing for Letters of Administration - E. B. G.

For cash advanced to sundry Persons to be applied to the use of said United States and for application of which their accounts are yet unsettled. Continued
   Date By Whom paid To whom paid Purpose Continental Specie Continental Exchange Specie Interest to 1.   L S. D. L S. D. L S. D. Roll 90. st Roll 90. st Amort. 1798 90. st     1778 Sept. 26 By Jacob Morgan Capt. James Wilson Recruiting service 225 . " " " " 600 " " 22 2 4 264 30 " 146 83 "   " " " Capt. John Dougherty Capt. John Dougherty ditto 225 " " " " " 600 " " 22 2 4   " " do Capt. John Dougherty ditto  
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg Oct. 24. 1830.
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy and extract from book X. pages 738 & 9. "Accounts of Penn a w th United States" and on file in this department.
Witness my hand and seal of Office the day and year first above written.
John S. Burdane Aud Genl

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
The State of Ohio, Franklin County, ss.
To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting:
Know Ye, That the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said county, doth hereby grant the administration of the estate of Capt. John Schertz  late of the county , deceased, unto Rebecca Chambers, the only next heir of said Schertz who is hereby fully empowered and authorized to administer all and singular the Goods, Chattels, Moneys, Rights, and Credits, of said deceased, and also the proceeds of all the Real Estate of said deceased, which she may hereafter be authorized to sell; to collect all the debts due to, and pay those due from said Estate, so far as its means will extend and the Law require, and to do all things which may be lawfully done in the premises, to effect the just and speedy settlement of said estate.
In Testimony Whereof, The SEAL of said Court is hereunto af-
fixed. Witness LEWIS HEYL, Clerk of said Court, this 17 th day of September A. D. 1850.
Lewis Heyl, Clerk.
THE STATE OF OHIO, FRANKLIN COUNTY, ss.
I, LEWIS HEYL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county, certify the above to be a true copy of the original Letters of Administration granted upon the Estate of the deceased therein named, and remaining on file in my office.
Witness my hand, and the Seal of said Court, at Columbus, this 18 th day of September A. D. 1850.
Lewis Heyl, Clerk.

RULES AND DIRECTIONS
For the settlement of estates of deceased persons, adopted by the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Ohio, at their April Term, A. D. 1847.
To Administrators and Executors:
I. You will procure an account book and enter therein the copy of the inventory, and an account of all moneys expended and received, (with dates) and a memorandum, as well of all claims presented for allowance, as those of which you have notice.
II. You must give notice of your appointment, within three months from the time of your appointment, in a newspaper, and file the evidence thereof in the Clerk's office, within one year from the time of your appointment.
III. You must cause an inventory to be made of the estate within three months from the time of your appointment. Keep a copy as above mentioned, and return the original within the same three months. Foot or add up the amount severally of your inventories, sale bills, allowances to widow and accounts, and state or endorse the same in the proper returns to the clerk's office.
IV. You must, in general, sell the personal estate within the same three months, and return the sale bill to the Clerk's office within six weeks after the sale.
V. If you cannot collect the debts due the estate within eighteen months from the date of your administration bond, you must apply to the court, from time to time, for further time to collect debts.
VI. You must require the claims of creditors to be dully authenticated; and keep an account of all claims presented for allowance. If a claim is rejected and not arbitrated, endorse the rejection and take an acknowledgment thereof from the creditor.
VII. Pay none but the preferred debts during the first year; that is, First , the funeral expenses, those of the last sickness, and the expenses of administration.
Secondly , The allowance made to the widow and children, for their support, for twelve months.
Thirdly , Debts entitled to a preference under the laws of the United States.
Fourthly , Public rates and taxes, and sums due the State for duties on sales at auction; and pay these in the order above designated.
VIII. Pay no debts that are presented for allowance after the expiration of four years, or other period fixed for the limitation of actions against you.
IX. You must always take a receipt for all payments.
X. You must apply for the sale of the real estate as soon as you ascertain that the personal estate will not satisfy the debts.
XI. You must, within eighteen months from the time of your appointment, render your account to the court, and every twelve months render a further account, until the estate is fully settled.
INSOLVENT ESTATE.
I. If, at the end of one year, you think the estate probably insolvent, so represent it to the court; and pay none but the preferred debts until the court order a distribution. If, after the year, you suppose the estate solvent, and proceed to pay debts in full, and then have notice of claims that render the estate not paid out insufficient to pay the remaining debts in full, stop paying the general creditors, and represent the estate to the court as insolvent.
II. If commissioners are appointed, they will audit all claims of general creditors that remain unpaid. You must attend before the commissioners, personally or by counsel, and object to improper claims.
III. If no commissioners are appointed, you must give notice to creditors to present claims, and report the claims to the court immediately after the expiration of six months from the time the court declared the estate probably insolvent, or the further time allowed creditors to present claims.
IV. You will render your account of the amount of money, &c., in hand, and the costs of administration, within six months after the report of the commissioners, or your own report, of amount, &c., of claims; or procure further time to collect assets.
ATTEST:
LEWIS HEYL, Clerk.

United States of America.
THE STATE OF OHIO,
Secretary of State's Office.
I, HENRY W. KING,
SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF OHIO,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY;
That James B. Dorr , whose attestation is hereunto annexed, was, on the day of the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county of Union, State of Ohio.
Duly Commissioned as such; that he is the proper officer to take such attestation; that his attestation is in due form; that the signature appears to be genuine; and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, as well in Courts of Justice as thereout.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Ohio, at Columbus, the tenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty_____
Henry W. King Secretary of State.

Rev. War Section.
June 1, 1917.
Mr. Franklin Dougherty, 202 South High Street, Steubenville. Ohio.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the twenty-first ultimo, you are advised that in the papers in claim Rejected File NO. 2,999 Rev. War, it is stated that early in the War of the Revolution, one John Dougherty resided with his mother (his father being dead), in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, where he entered the service at the age of twenty-two years, served as Captain in a Light Infantry regiment; and was on recruiting duty in 1778.
The names of his parents, date of his birth, and dates of his appointment and discharge, are not stated.
John Dougherty married in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, (date not stated) Deborah Boon.
He died in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania May 5, 1833, (age not stated), and she died near Salem, Warren County, Ohio, August 22, 1840, leaving one daughter Rebecca Chambers, who was a resident of Franklin County, Ohio aged seventy-two years in 1850, and claimed to be the only surviving child and heir of the above, on which ground she applied for pension for her father's services.
The pension was never allowed for the reason that the Claimant failed to furnish all the proof required by the pension law.
It was further stated that John Dougherty had five brothers, James, Samuel, William, Abel and Robert; and three married sisters, Masser Hutton, Margaret Hammon and Jane McGrady.
There is no further family data on file.
Very respectfully,
W. A. Cagney Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Dougherty, Michael GRADE Private LINE Delaware
WARRANT NUMBER 10749 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED September 2, 1789 To Mary Dougherty Administrator
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Dougherty, Michael GRADE Private LINE Rhode Island
WARRANT NUMBER 3085 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Apr. 15, 1790 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.